Industry News
Victoria unveils first grid-scale battery
The 30 MW/30 MWh Ballarat Energy Storage System is the first of two large-scale batteries that will support the state's energy grid in summer. [ + ]
Countdown begins for Smart Cities Week Australia
Smart Cities Week Australia brings together speakers, attendees and delegates from over 20 countries to share knowledge, learn and network with peers. [ + ]
Microgrid trial to run university on 100% renewables
Monash University has partnered with the Australian Renewable Energy Agency and Indra Australia to trial a microgrid at its Clayton campus. [ + ]
Partnership to provide reliable power to 2.4 million Australians
Schneider Electric will integrate its EcoStruxure Advanced Distribution Management System to Endeavour Energy's distribution network to improve reliability. [ + ]
Reducing the cybersecurity threat of EV charging
Researchers from Virginia Tech are trying to decrease the time it takes to charge an electric vehicle in a secure and efficient manner. [ + ]
ICT infrastructure is an essential service
With the theme 'Stay Ahead of Transition', the BICSI South Pacific 2018 conference sought to give delegates a glimpse of the future. [ + ]
ARENA supports online renewable energy marketplace
ARENA will help fund Australia's first Business Renewables Centre, designed to encourage businesses to invest in renewable energy and reduce high power bills. [ + ]
Safety is crucial in Victoria's solar rollout — regulators
Worksafe, Energy Safe Victoria and the Victorian Building Authority are cracking down on safety amid the rollout of 30,000 new solar power and hot water systems. [ + ]
Record-breaking attendance at energy conference
All-Energy Australia 2018 attracted over 8500 visitors, 200+ speakers and the largest exhibition to date, expanding by 40% to accommodate more than 250 exhibitors. [ + ]
MEA calls for better electrical safety in Victoria
MEA is urging all political parties in the upcoming Victorian election to lift electrical safety standards and introduce mandatory safety switches on all circuits on all properties. [ + ]
The growth of Li-Fi
Growing market interest and the development of a new global standard mean Li-Fi technology is one step closer to becoming commercialised. [ + ]
Decmil awarded $277m contract for NSW solar project
Under the engineering, procurement and construction contract, Decmil will also undertake the operations and maintenance of the 255 MW Sunraysia solar farm. [ + ]
Conference raised awareness of IoT
994 business attendees, exhibitors, sponsors and speakers attended the successful launch of IoT Impact, Australia's largest IoT conference and exhibition. [ + ]
Sungrow enters Australian utility and commercial solar market
Sungrow Power has announced it is shipping nine new products from its utility- and large-scale commercial range into Australia, which will triple the size of its product portfolio. [ + ]
Victoria's renewable energy employment boom
A report found Victoria leads in large-scale renewable energy construction jobs, and the Victorian Government rebate will see an increase in rooftop solar installation jobs. [ + ]